Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Wild. & T.Durand) Ulbr. ex De Wild.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles5: 269 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000172410
Common Names
- Brazilian Rosewood
- Pachycarpa Rosewood
- Dalbergia
Synonyms
- Ecastaphyllum pachycarpum De Wild. & T.Durand [valid]
- Dalbergia monosperma longipedicellata De Wild. [valid]
Description
Dalbergia pachycarpa (also called Pachycarpa Dalbergia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to South America. It has a dense, spreading crown and grows up to 5 m tall. Its leaves are small and bipinnate, and its flowers are yellow. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dalbergia pachycarpa is used for its medicinal properties, as a source of food, and for its wood and bark.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dalbergia pachycarpa has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are green and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalbergia pachycarpa is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Dalbergia pachycarpa
Dalbergia pachycarpa is native to South America, and can be found in countries such as Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Dalbergia pachycarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalbergia pachycarpa?
Dalbergia pachycarpa
What is the common name of Dalbergia pachycarpa?
Pachycarpa Rosewood
What is the natural habitat of Dalbergia pachycarpa?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Dalbergia genus
Dalbergia simpsonii,
Dalbergia acuta,
Dalbergia calderonii,
Dalbergia calycina,
Dalbergia catingicola,
Dalbergia cearensis,
Dalbergia chontalensis,
Dalbergia congestiflora,
Dalbergia debilis,
Dalbergia enneaphylla,
Dalbergia ernest-ulei,
Dalbergia frutescens,
Dalbergia glabra,
Dalbergia glandulosa,
Dalbergia glaziovii,
Dalbergia glomerata,
Dalbergia gracilis,
Dalbergia granadillo,
Dalbergia hiemalis,
Dalbergia inundata,
Dalbergia iquitosensis,
Dalbergia lateriflora,
Dalbergia melanocardium,
Dalbergia monophylla,
Dalbergia nitida,
Dalbergia retusa,
Dalbergia sampaioana,
Dalbergia stevensonii,
Dalbergia subcymosa,
Dalbergia tucurensis,
Dalbergia foliolosa,
Dalbergia glaucescens,
Dalbergia miscolobium,
Dalbergia nigra,
Dalbergia riparia,
Dalbergia villosa,
Dalbergia acariaeantha,
Dalbergia acutifoliolata,
Dalbergia adamii,
Dalbergia afzeliana,
Dalbergia ajudana,
Dalbergia albiflora,
Dalbergia altissima,
Dalbergia arbutifolia,
Dalbergia boehmii,
Dalbergia cibix,
Dalbergia tabascana,
Dalbergia obovata,
Dalbergia bracteolata,
Dalbergia carringtoniana,
Species in the Fabaceae family